Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Management
Agile
Attention To Detail
Budget
Communication
Cyber Security
Documentation
Microsoft Office
Organizational Skills
PMBOK
PMP
Planview
Procurement
Project Documentation
Project Lifecycle Management
Job Details
Initial WEB IVs then IN PERSON IVs REQ!
ON SITE: 4 days onsite required
**local candidates strongly preferred
**mgr will interview via Teams and/or onsite. Candidate must be willing and able to attend an onsite interview, if requested
ON SITE: 4 days onsite required
Active PMP is required
Project: State and Locality Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLGoogle Cloud Platform)
ABOUT THE ROLE
VITA is seeking an IT project manager to manage the planning, implementation, and close out of various cybersecurity projects aimed at improving local government cybersecurity practices.
VITA is initiating a series of projects to manage and reduce systemic cyber risk with local government entities and is seeking an IT project manager to manage these projects. This individual will be responsible for managing the planning, implementation, and close out of various cybersecurity projects aimed at improving local government cybersecurity practices.
Key Responsibilities
Managing medium complexity cybersecurity projects throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring on time and on budget delivery
Manage day-to-day project activities, including task assignments, progress tracking, budget tracking and issue resolution
Monitor project progress, anticipate and identify potential risks or delays; assist in implementing mitigation strategies as needed
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across state and local government and third-party suppliers to ensure project alignment and successful delivery
Developing, organizing and maintaining project documentation, including documentation required for federal grant compliance
Other SLCGP (State and Locality Cybersecurity Grant Program) related tasks as assignedSkill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Strong organization skills including attention to detail, multitasking
Required
5
Years
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
Required
5
Years
Active PMP certification required from PMI (pls upload in Vector to be considered)
Required
Experience leading cybersecurity projects
Desired
10
Years
Experience with state and/or federal government IT procurement requirements and procurement laws and processes as it relates to managing projects
Desired
Experience with managing grant funded projects (federal, state or not-for-profit)
Desired
3
Years
Proven working experience in project management
Desired
5
Years
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desired
5
Years
Experience with utilizing PlanView Agile Place
Nice to have
Does candidate possess an active PMP from PMI? This is REQUIRED, NO exceptions. Please upload a copy of the PMP certification, in order to be considered. We cannot consider them without this.
In what city and state does your candidate PERMANENTLY reside?
Role requires 4 days onsite required each week. If selected, does your candidate agree to this arrangement?
Does your candidate have experience with state and/or federal government IT procurement requirements and procurement laws and processes as it relates to managing projects? This is DESIRED but if they have this exp please highlight it on their resume (in yellow).
Mgr will conduct web based interviews INITIALLY but may also require the candidate come into the VITA HQ for follow up IN PERSON interview bf final decision is made. If selected, does your candidate agree to this interview arrangement?
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